Category Archives: Survivor Voices
Rape Has No Political Affiliation
Rape is not Republican. Rape is not Democrat. Rape is an act of power, control, and violation that crosses all political boundaries. Our country is in the midst of a rape dialogue that is being driven by the statements of … Continue reading
Filed under Community Voices, Sexual Assault, Staff Voices, Survivor Voices
The Voice of Survivors – Reflections on the Sandusky Trial
As we follow the prosecution’s case against Jerry Sandusky alleged years of abuse, it would be easy to get wrapped up in the horror of the experiences being shared by victims. The testimony is gut wrenching and horrifying. The trial has … Continue reading
Filed under Sexual Assault, Survivor Voices, Youth Voices
Breaking down the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) 2010 Part 1: How we experience abuse.
Our intern Sara is tackling the results of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (2010) through a series of ongoing posts. I last shared a basic overview of my take on and reaction to the Prevent Connect webinar … Continue reading
As the gate closed
WEAVE shares information about its programs and services with a variety of groups and audiences – civic clubs, churches, schools, etc. are all common gathering places where many have learned of WEAVE. Our supporters may not realize, we also provide … Continue reading
Filed under Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Staff Voices, Survivor Voices
Sexual Assault Victim Being Held in Juvenile Hall
A young sexual assault victim is being held in juvenile hall to ensure her appearance at the rapist’s hearing. WEAVE has heard from many dismayed and outraged members of our community and we share your concerns about the rights of … Continue reading
It’s Time to Play
Today, we completed renovations to our Children’s Building on the Safehouse campus. The building was originally the vision of the late B.T. Collins who raised the funds to build the structure through his birthday party. He dreamed of a safe … Continue reading
Filed under Community Voices, Domestic Violence, Donor Voices, Survivor Voices
WEAVE Receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
Friday, March 16, 2012 Greetings from Washington D.C.! As I post this note, I am just leaving the national headquarters of the FBI. Luckily my visit with them is not top secret – in fact it is something I wanted … Continue reading
Advocating for Victims and Survivors
This week hundreds of men and women from domestic violence and sexual assault centers across the state came together to meet with elected officials at the capitol about issues facing the survivors we serve. We spoke with members of the … Continue reading